Florida AHEC Scholars Program

Florida AHEC Scholars Program

Would you like to be part of an interprofessional team of health professionals committed to community service and transforming health care in Florida? The Florida AHEC Scholars Program is a free and unique interdisciplinary program that is part of a national initiative preparing students to become leaders in primary care and beyond.

Program Components

The Florida AHEC Scholars Program will provide students with interprofessional learning opportunities focused on building the skills and competencies needed to help transform primary care and improve patient care.

Focus Areas

Explore current and emerging healthcare topics including behavioral health, social determinants of health, practice transformation, cultural competency, interprofessional education and other emerging issues.

Networking

Community-based fieldwork placements in addition to networking opportunities with leaders and providers statewide.

Interdisciplinary Teams

Practice healthcare in interdisciplinary teams.

Professional Development

Gain access to valuable research opportunities and interprofessional conferences.

Recognition

Applications for the 2018-2019 school year are due by September 30, 2018.

Student Eligibility

The AHEC Scholar Program is open to students in disciplines that support primary health care services delivery in both clinical and non-clinical roles. Only 150 students across Florida will be selected to become AHEC Scholars.

Applicants must:

Be enrolled in a health professions degree or certificate program

Be two years from program or degree completion

Applicable majors include, but are not limited to:

Medicine

Physician Assistant

Public Health

Dentistry

Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapy

Psychology

Nursing

Dental Hygiene

Pharmacy

Social Work

Emergency Medical Technicians (2-year programs)

If you have questions about qualifications, please contact our office.
Participants must also have reliable transportation and a computer with Internet access.